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The closures caused by COVID-19 show us that our habits are important
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If you’re like me, you were a little relieved by the closures caused by the COVID-19 shutdown. You may have been trying to get started on that one thing you wanted to do, but let’s face it, with everything closing, you had a harder time getting started than you’d like to admit. Our reactions to…
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The how and why of marketing oneself for potential employers
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Millions of people worldwide leave university every year, many with the same degrees, having read the same textbooks, heading out into the world with the same dreams. But what can you actually do when you leave university? In this article, I’ll outline the top three ways you can market yourself. Not just to an employer…
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Why social justice should be more than just a trend
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Coming off the recent election high, it seems that the internet has died down completely almost overnight. Facebook has quickly returned from videos of political candidates, their policies and smears to dog videos and memes about Christmas. Where did all of the social and political stuff go? It’s easy to think that these issues go…
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Classrooms with colour nurture a positive work environment
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Why are classrooms grey and beige? Seriously, don’t you think a place that’s meant to evoke a positive attitude towards learning and inspire bright ideas should be … more bright and positive? Every year at Laurier, there’s a poster fair advertising pictures students can decorate their rooms with. Why wouldn’t you be interested? Because really,…
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Quebec’s Bill 21 calls to question multiculturalism in Canada
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A recently passed bill in Quebec has raised quite an opposition. Bill 21 prohibits occupants of public sector jobs from donning religious symbols. There are some big concerns with the bill that should be considered. Does this violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Is it acceptable for a multicultural province to conduct such an…
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Navigating the emotional discourse surrounding Alabama’s recent abortion law changes
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Recent abortion bill HB314, also known as the “Alabama Human Life Protection Act” forbids women from terminating a pregnancy once a heartbeat can be detected usually between six to eight weeks. The bill has caused upset for a number of reasons. Women feel that their bodies are being controlled, that they are being told by…
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The benefits of taking a reduced course load
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An honours undergraduate degree is typically four years in length. Is this always the most reasonable scenario? Some people may find it extremely beneficial to extend their degree. As students, we contend with more than the five courses we take per semester. We’re also focused on building good habits, volunteering and developing networks to attract…
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Goodvibes Juice Co. serves up healthy drinks and alternatives
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If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, you’ve undoubtedly seen the rise of trendy coffee shops, local breweries and health conscious cafes. Goodvibes Juice Co. is one of the companies nestled in the heart of this region and they have a strong message to share. Their logo is the Flower of Life, an ancient symbol…
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Finding support for adults with autism
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Autism is a tricky thing because no two cases are the same. Many individuals with autism are slotted into a cookie cutter way of being dealt with and end up being treated as a problem to be taken care of, not a person with potential to thrive. Many of them are nonverbal and remain that…
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Mental Health “meet and mingle” connects students with professionals
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On Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 5:30 p.m., Wilfrid Laurier University’s Psych Society hosted their fourth annual “Minds on Mental Health” event in the Paul Martin Centre. This networking opportunity helped students explore possible career paths by meeting and mingling with professionals in the field. Students were seated with about five others — a great opportunity…
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